Christina Aguilera’s not a member of the faith, but her parents were Mormon and met while attending Brigham Young University.

Christina Aguilera’s not a member of the faith, but her parents were Mormon and met while attending Brigham Young University.

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Katherine Heigl was a faithful Mormon through her 20s, before she was saving lives on “Grey’s Anatomy” and starring in hit movies like “Knocked Up.” She said she couldn’t find a congregation she was comfortable in once she moved to L.A. less

Katherine Heigl was a faithful Mormon through her 20s, before she was saving lives on “Grey’s Anatomy” and starring in hit movies like “Knocked Up.” She said she couldn’t find a congregation she was ... more

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Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine no longer considers himself an active member of the church, saying "This is about as polar-opposite a lifestyle as I was supposed to have, in my adult life. On the road I’ve gone through times of drinking too much and stuff, I went pretty far outside the bubble. I try to live morally and still have a good time, and I’ve had to find my own way. It’s been a difficult path." less

Maroon 5 guitarist James Valentine no longer considers himself an active member of the church, saying "This is about as polar-opposite a lifestyle as I was supposed to have, in my adult life. On the road I’ve ... more

After converting to Mormonism over a decade ago, Gladys Knight jokingly told the church’s president, its "prophet on earth," that the music was lame. She now tours with the Saints Unified Voices and gives her testimony to sold-out crowds. less

After converting to Mormonism over a decade ago, Gladys Knight jokingly told the church’s president, its "prophet on earth," that the music was lame. She now tours with the Saints Unified Voices and gives ... more

Jon Heder, who plays the title character in “Napoleon Dynamite,” thinks Mormonism is flippin awesome. (As does Aaron Ruell, the actor who plays Napoleon’s brother Kip and a fellow Mormon.)

Jon Heder, who plays the title character in “Napoleon Dynamite,” thinks Mormonism is flippin awesome. (As does Aaron Ruell, the actor who plays Napoleon’s brother Kip and a fellow Mormon.)

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The Killer’s frontman Brandon Flowers’ paradoxical lyrics “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier” and “Are we human or are we dancer?” might be inspired by his Mormon faith. The Las Vegas native—the youngest of six kids raised Mormon—still belongs to the Church. less

The Killer’s frontman Brandon Flowers’ paradoxical lyrics “I’ve got soul, but I’m not a soldier” and “Are we human or are we dancer?” might be inspired by his Mormon faith. The Las Vegas ... more

Growing up in a Jewish family in Salt Lake City, loud-mouthed comedian Roseanne Barr attended services and expressed interest in the church in her younger years, but later returned to her fam's Judaism.

Growing up in a Jewish family in Salt Lake City, loud-mouthed comedian Roseanne Barr attended services and expressed interest in the church in her younger years, but later returned to her fam's Judaism.

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Larry King is certainly not a Mormon (he's a secular Jew), but he attends services with his wife, country singer Shawn King, who's a member of the church.

Larry King is certainly not a Mormon (he's a secular Jew), but he attends services with his wife, country singer Shawn King, who's a member of the church.

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Another Mormon-Vampire connection: Eliza Dushku, of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel” and “Dollhouse,” was raised Mormon, but no longer practices.

Another Mormon-Vampire connection: Eliza Dushku, of “Buffy the Vampire Slayer,” “Angel” and “Dollhouse,” was raised Mormon, but no longer practices.